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Thursday, 12 September 2013

My Current Conundrum

While at the FQ Retreat (oh so long ago it seems) I did Katy Jone's EPP Triangles tabletop session. I can't say I got a lot done. Other than giving my laughing ability a good workout. It was a fabulous class, with a very funny bunch of women who said it like it is, and then some.

The gist of this converasation I am having with you here is that I got about half of one sixth of the block made in the duratoin of the class. Then in my most recent bloggy computerless void I decided to get on with finishing it.

I rather lost faith in my fabirc choices as I sewed. I wondered how I came up with such an odd assortment. But then I finished it.

And I really, really like it. Especially if I squint at it. I'm odd like that Now I want to turn this into a cushion, but am at a loss of what the background should be. I've placed it upon Kona charcoal, Kona ash and black Essex linen. I am not sure if any of them are right, though I am veering towards the black linen and thinking close straight line quilting in a variegated yellow.

But that somehow doesn't work in my brain either. Am I completely wrong? Should I look at a purple or orange background? Should this be a hand stitching project - in which case it will have to get in line as I have a backlog of hand quilting to do?

If you listen very carefully it is crying "show me the magic Susan, handquilt me". Do you hear it? Thought not, but if you'd just stop talking for one teeny minute you might! Cheeky me! I think black linen or pink maybe for background, but you probably aren't speaking to me now after my rudeness, so I'd better pop off...

I'm playing with that same paperclip fabric today! I'd say use something untraditional or unexpected -- if it's going to be a pillow, something decorator weight. I've got a nice piece of yellow linen here -- wanna come to Winnipeg and see if it works? ;)

I'm with Heart, need to see the options before I could decide. What can I say? I'm a visual slave!!I think a bright would be better than the black though & yes hand quilt it!! (Says she who does not hand quilt LOL)

I think a black grunge, sketch or color weave type of fabric would really make the colors pop! And I love the combination you chose. It's a bit unexpected but is beautiful and I may use it on a project in the near future ;)

Purple, black, grey, yellow, any of them would look ok because it is amazing - you are so much more patient than me. As for quilting well I would run it through my machine because I don't hand quilt - but you do, so maybe you should and use lots of colour...sorry not much help really

It looks already stunning but it will be perfect when finished. I am not going to give a hint as mine would maybe be totally different and I am sure there is already a picture in your head! So go for it

My first thought was to go one shade lighter in the purply-pink, maybe with a sketch type fabric. My second thought was a light yellow as a couple of other people have suggested. I know how you feel though! I agonized about how to quilt, sometimes even before I finish piecing...

It could float as Sarah suggests on that light grey print, or it looks good on the carpet/sofa slightly darker grey or it could sing on the black or it could knock you between the eyes on those other bright colours.

It is absolutely lovely Susan! The background colour depends on the effect you're after; light grey will make the triangles and spokes float, the whole circle will seam see-through. If you want the circle to be the focus as a whole, go for a contrast to the outside pieces, black will work, but also bright or light colours. The only thing with a bright background is that it will grab some of the attention for itself. Go place it on the different options and squint. It's what I usually do, you'll see the contrast better that way - I haven't got laughter lines for nothing ;-)

Susan, this is gorgeous! Love, love, love your colour choices.Hmmm... I'm thinking a background in a lighter shade of that hot pink would be a fun choice. Plus your hand stitching always rocks.... Can't wait to see what you decide.

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